If a man would reap praise, you must sow the seeds, gentle words and useful deeds.

Some of the domestic evils of drunkenness are houses without windows, gardens without fences, fields without tillage, barns without roofs, children without clothing, principles, morals or manners.

The apostle Paul very seriously advised Timothy to put some wine in his water for health's sake, but not one of the apostles nor any of the holy fathers have ever recommended putting water in wine

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones.